Clayton Hall Academy vs Priory CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Hall Academy
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
828 students
Priory CofE Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | Clayton Hall Academy Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands | Priory CofE Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 493 | #642 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1637 of 4,090 | #6487 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 828 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 828 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.claytonhallacademy.org/ | www.prioryceprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.7 vs 56.9).
- •Clayton Hall Academy is the larger school with 828 students compared with 443.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clayton Hall Academy better than Priory CofE Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clayton Hall Academy and Priory CofE Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayton Hall Academy: 828. Priory CofE Academy: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayton Hall Academy and Priory CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Clayton Hall Academy is 143rd of 493 and Priory CofE Academy is 642nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).